Department of Development

Saundra Howard-McGee
Executive Director

New Center One Building – Suite 450
3031 W. Grand Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: (313) 873-4548
Fax: (313 873-4573

The link to grants and support from private donors, foundations, businesses, and corporations to develop and produce positive outcomes for students!

• The Skillman Foundation - DPS Good Schools Grant Awards
• Foundation and Corporate Supporters

Departments / Offices

Mission

The mission of the Department of Development is to enhance revenues through grants and giving to develop and produce positive educational options that will ensure students have the opportunity to achieve and become productive citizens.

The Department of Development is the initial point of contact for all individual school and district efforts to generate and secure funds and resources from private foundations, businesses, corporations, and other philanthropic organizations for the betterment of the district’s schools and programs.

All applications, grant proposals or documents intended for submission to private foundations, businesses, and other philanthropic organizations for funding is coordinated through the Department of Development. The Department of Development provides the assistance necessary to ensure the proper documents are submitted and authorized correctly.

The acceptance of all financial and non-financial donations, gifts, and contributions made to the district and schools from private sources is coordinated through the Department of Development. Inquiries regarding the process for reporting the donation are provided by the Department.

The Department of Development is the central point of contact for The Skillman Foundation Good Schools Making the Grade Initiative for Detroit Public Schools. This seven year grant initiative from the Foundation will provide funding to elementary, middle, and high schools that have met academic standards.

Partnerships are built to provide private funding for schools and programs

Goals

• Write and submit grants to foundations, corporations, and businesses to advance the goals of the district and DPS schools.
• Conduct grant writing workshops and assist schools with developing grant writing teams.
• Distribute grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and businesses to schools and district-wide.
• Perform grant compliance and monitoring functions for all grants funded by foundations, corporations, private businesses, and individual donors.
• Coordinate fundraising efforts for the district, schools, and the Detroit Public Schools Foundation.
• Assist schools with developing strategic plans and advisory committees to conduct fundraising efforts.
• Assist private donors with making financial and non-financial contributions to individual schools and district-wide.